TOP LOCAL News
By CHRIS ORLANDO
December 19, 2024
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Christian Sherman continued his fast start to the season for the Nutley/Bloomfield/Columbia tri-op squad as he scored twice in a 6-2 loss to Montclair Kimberley Academy on Friday, Dec. 13 at Codey Arena in West Orange. The game was knotted, 2-2, before MKA scored the final four ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- On Tuesday afternoon, the Bloomfield Fire Department responded to the rear of 439 Broad St for a reported vehicle into the Third River. According to a social media post by the Bloomfield Fire Department; “Upon arrival, two patients were still in the vehicle that had driven off of ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Prior to Monday's Bloomfield Town Council meeting, Councilman at-Large Widney Polynice and First Ward Councilwoman Rosalee Gonzales were ceremonially sworn in. Rosalee Gonzales takes the place of Mayor Jenny Mundell for the first ward Council seat, and Widney Polynice takes the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Bloomfield / Nutley/ Columbia Ice Hockey Team will once again participate in the annual Teddy Bear Toss Game.This special event combines thrilling hockey action with the joy of giving back to the community. This is certain to be an unforgettable evening! All stuffed toys will be ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in catalytic converter thefts throughout the United States. Thieves have figured a way to quickly cut away this high-value automobile part, making it very difficult for the police to catch the criminals in the act ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- Most local residents are bummed that their favorite team won't be a part of this year's Big Game, with the Giants and Jets both already eliminated from playoff contention.Although the local teams won't be playing, the New Jersey Lottery offered local fans an opportunity to see the ...
Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. and Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura have announced Code Blue protocols will be in effect from Thursday, December 12th at 8 p.m. to Saturday, December 14th, at 8 a.m.Temperatures are forecast to drop below 32 degrees during that time. The ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--During the holiday season, it's easy to shop for your friends and family. Many will also consider purchasing gifts to donate to local families in need. Unfortunately, animal shelters aren't at the top of many people's Christmas lists. The Bloomfield Animal Shelter is hoping that ...
To say the Nutley/Bloomfield/Columbia ice hockey team got off to a fast start on Saturday night would be an understatement. The Raiders struck for five first-period goals to earn a 6-1 victory over Millburn at Codey Arena in West Orange. The Raiders received three goals and an assist from Angelo ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Northern New Jersey from noon to 10 p.m. Wed. Dec. 11.Expect south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected during the day. Gusty winds are expected to blow around unsecured objects including holiday inflatables.
Bloomfield, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield has launched launch new senior programming at the Oakeside Bloomfield Cultural Center, located at 240 Belleville Avenue. Starting today, seniors aged 60 and over are invited to enjoy enriching activities every Monday and Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 ...
Bloomfield, NJ – Bloomfield Mayor Jenny Mundell and the Township Council announce an upcoming initiative to fill vacant positions on various Boards and Committees. Starting this week, the Township will begin advertising and accepting letters of interest and resumes from residents who are eager to ...
Mount St. Dominic Academy, an independent Catholic college preparatory school in Caldwell, NJ, has announced its honor roll for the first marking period of the 2024-25 school year. Among the students recognized for their academic achievements were quite a few Bloomfield residents. First Honors ...
Three of Bloomfield’s Little League baseball teams were honored at Monday night’s Township Council meeting, following championship victories in their respective age divisions.Starting with the youngest honorees, the Bloomfield-Glen Ridge under-8 Warriors team, finished an undefeated season with a ...
Not quite in the Christmas spirit yet! Well, we have just the event to help you with that! It's happening Sat. Nov. 7 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join us ready to sing Christmas Hymns & Carols, and then stay to enjoy a great meal by our amazing chefs and be of good cheer with delightful people. This ...
Bloomfield, NJ – The Township of Bloomfield has filled the two vacant council positions with Widney Polynice and Rosalee Gonzalez being officially sworn in at this week's council meeting.Polynice assumes the vacancy left by former At-Large Councilmember Richard Rockwell while Rosalee Gonzalez steps ...
Bloomfield, NJ – On Monday night, the Bloomfield Fire Department held a Promotional and Appointment Ceremony at the Bloomfield Council Chambers. The ceremony included promotions for Captains Kevin Hilaire, Erick Stone, Derek Hernandez, and Michael Elias. Additionally, new firefighters Addison ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ– The long-awaited demolition of the old Department of Public Works (DPW) building at 230 Grove Street officially began today, marking the start of a significant transformation for the site. The building, which has been abandoned since the late 1990s due to the presence of asbestos, ...
This holiday season, Birth Haven, a nonprofit shelter for homeless pregnant women, once again invites the community to join them on a "Journey of Hope" through their annual online fundraising campaign. The initiative seeks to raise critical funds to provide young expecting mothers with the ...
Bloomfield, NJ – Bloomfield residents and visitors are encouraged to shop local this holiday season with the benefit of free parking from now through January 3, 2025. This initiative, led by Mayor Jenny Mundell and the Bloomfield Township Council, aims to enhance the holiday shopping experience ...
Sometimes joy cannot be felt during the Christmas season, yet we still want to remember and give thanks that God's Son came to earth to save us. A Blue Christmas Service is designed to invite those who are feeling this into God’s presence as we focus on COMFORT and on the HOPE Christ brought and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ---Santa Claus is heading to Bloomfield. Join the Bloomfield Cruisers Car Club for the annual Santa Parade of Classic Cars on Saturday, December 7 (with a rain date of December 8). The parade kicks off at Universal Technical Institute at 10:00 AM sharp. It will cover an 18-mile route ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY - This is a simple rewrite of a Thanksgiving sermon I preached years ago at King of Kings Community Church in Manahawkin. Happy Thanksgiving to our readers (Pat Sharkey This Thanksgiving, as we gather around tables laden with food and surrounded by loved ones, it's easy to ...
Bloomfield, NJ – On Tuesday Night, the Township of Bloomfield hosted a ceremonial swearing-in to celebrate Jenny Mundell as Mayor and Monica Charris Tabares as Councilwoman At Large. The event, which took place in the Bloomfield Council Chambers, brought together local officials, residents, and ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--As a new sports season is about to commence at Bloomfield High, seems like a good time to look at the outstanding performances, over the years, of the winter athletic teams which make up the Bengals.Wrestling has long provided some tremendous moments in school history.The sport ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--With the holiday season upon us, Amazon vans and other delivery trucks are a daily fixture on Bloomfield streets. With an increase in package deliveries naturally comes an increase in package theft reports. According to Security.org, porch pirates stole $12 billion in packages in ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- This morning, Mayor Jenny Mundell and the Bloomfield council held its annual turkey giveaway for township residents. Cars were lined up down Franklin Street to receive their full Thanksgiving dinner, courtesy of the township. With the help of volunteers comprised of members of ...
The Bloomfield Public Library will be closing at 1pm on Tuesday, December 24th and will also be closed on Wednesday, December 25th. The library will also be closing at 3pm on Tuesday, December 31st and will be closed on January 1st. The library’s regular hours are: Monday through Wednesday from ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ--Bloomfield Councilman Richard Rockwell has announced his resignation from the Township Council today. Rockwell was sworn in as a Council member at-Large in January of 2018 when he assumed the seat vacated by Carlos Pomares, who was then elected as a member of the Essex County ...